rechristens
Gives new title
Rechristens means to give a new name to something already named.
Ships are rechristened when ownership changes or to mark a fresh start.
Cities, buildings, and organizations get rechristened after political shifts or rebranding: The stadium was rechristened after its new corporate sponsor.
The word carries the ceremonial weight of christening—suggesting formal renaming rather than casual relabeling.
Assign a different title
- rebrandChange commercial identity
- retitleGive new name
- redesignateAssign a new classification
- relabelAssign a new designation
restyle · reidentify · redub · re-register · rededicate
Change commercial identity
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- relaunchBegin anew after pause
- repositioningMoving to new spot
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
overhaul · refresh · revamp · new-look · marketing · pivot · transformation
Receptacle for contents
- launchSet into motion
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- hullOuter covering or frame
sponsor · shipyard · commissioning · refit · recommissioning · fleet · naval · maritime
Ritual water purification ceremony
- fontCharacter style set
- chrismConsecrated anointing substance
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- immersionState of being submerged
anointing · sacrament · consecration · rebaptism · convert · catechumen · blessing · rededication
rename
Assign a different title
- rebrandChange commercial identity
- retitleGive new name
- redesignateAssign a new classification
relabel · restyle · reidentify · redub · re-register · rededicate
rebrand
Change commercial identity
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- relaunchBegin anew after pause
- repositioningMoving to new spot
reinvention · overhaul · refresh · revamp · new-look · marketing · pivot · transformation
vessel
Receptacle for contents
hull · sponsor · shipyard · commissioning · refit · recommissioning · fleet · naval · maritime · ceremony
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- fontCharacter style set
- chrismConsecrated anointing substance
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
immersion · anointing · sacrament · consecration · rebaptism · convert · catechumen · blessing · rededication · faith
rechristenschristens
Ceremonially names or dedicates
names · baptizes · dubs · first names · designates